as in lives
a member of the human race
we're all human beings, regardless of our differences
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Recent Examples of human beings
Jewish law assumes that human beings live in a web of impact.
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Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
For a while, most scientists thought that human beings were the only species that could match our bodies to rhythm, but recent research has shown that other animals can get down.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Just behavior that human beings can’t help.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
All of a sudden, this idea just popped into my head to put the film in the future, with no human beings left, and hardly any animal life, basically only insects.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Embedded in this scenario is how hierarchy and communication among the apian world is mirrored by that of human beings.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The world is full of bad actors—cheats, liars, tyrants, sickos—who are, ultimately, mere human beings; at least, this was how rationality would have it.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
Once upon a time, human beings in that culture thought that the way someone’s life would turn out was unseverable from the fundamental weirdness of being alive.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
The faithful are supposed to revere life in a seamless manner, by opposing all policies that undermine the dignity of human beings.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
For a while, most scientists thought that human beings were the only species that could match our bodies to rhythm, but recent research has shown that other animals can get down.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Just behavior that human beings can’t help.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
All of a sudden, this idea just popped into my head to put the film in the future, with no human beings left, and hardly any animal life, basically only insects.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Embedded in this scenario is how hierarchy and communication among the apian world is mirrored by that of human beings.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The world is full of bad actors—cheats, liars, tyrants, sickos—who are, ultimately, mere human beings; at least, this was how rationality would have it.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
Once upon a time, human beings in that culture thought that the way someone’s life would turn out was unseverable from the fundamental weirdness of being alive.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
The faithful are supposed to revere life in a seamless manner, by opposing all policies that undermine the dignity of human beings.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for human beings
Noun
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My grandfathers had both been miners whose early deaths owed much to their working lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Agencies meticulously plan out public debuts, coordinate every detail of schedules and fan interactions and even oversee many parts of stars’ personal lives.—
Allison Cho,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Videos that have come out of Iran via Starlink satellite dishes and other means show men likely belonging to its forces shooting and beating protesters.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mike doesn’t know it yet but his life is about to become tied up with that of Lou (Mark Ruffalo), the old-school, Columbo-style cop on his trail, and Sharon (Halle Berry), an insurance broker with connections to some of the richest men in the world.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Indeed, the homogenization of taste, caused in part by streaming platforms, social media feeds and online algorithms, means that people – even VICs, for all their wealth – often want the same things.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Missouri Automobile Dealers Association CEO Doug Smith said the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the move to online car shopping and pushed dealers to offer home delivery of vehicles and other perks aimed at making things faster and easier for consumers.—
Summer Ballentine,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And what’s really interesting is not only does Hemingway cite the Spanish American War writers as an inspiration, but some famous literary, Hard Boiled writers like James and Kane cite those guys as their inspirations.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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It’s trickled down to the regular professional player, to guys ranked 40 or 50 in the world.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Groundhogs are generally solitary creatures that emerge in midwinter to find a mate.—
Mark Scolforo,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The clip ends with the couple paddling away, clearly shaken but unharmed and newly aware of just how small they are compared to one of the ocean’s largest creatures.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Operations focused on corridors known for prostitution, and also involved parole and probation checks on individuals previously arrested for similar crimes, authorities said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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Heinrich Himmler and other Third Reich occultists in the 1930s latched onto the strange idea that the Aryan race was not the product of evolution but descended from semidivine beings who left the heavens and established a secret civilization on Earth, possibly beneath Central Asia.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Two beings connected by an eternal bond, instantly overwhelmed with an abiding love and devotion to each other.—
Leah Donnella,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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So while Ronan the sea lion had to be trained to stay on beat, in many ways so do humans, argues Cook.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Or maybe the bots, trained on the humans of Reddit and other social media platforms, will prove me wrong and unearth the real Epstein conspiracy.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Human beings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human%20beings. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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